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  • Pita Pizzas

    Healthier Classics

Personal pita pizzas are fun to make, and even more fun to eat!

Recipe Source: Deliciously Healthy Family Meals
Prep time Cook time Yields Serving Size
10 minutes 8 minutes 4 servings 1 pita pizza
Photograph of the completed recipe.
Ingredients

  • 1 C  Super Quick Chunky Tomato Sauce

  • 1 C  grilled boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced (about 2 small breasts)

  • 1 C  broccoli, rinsed, chopped, and cooked

  • 2 Tbsp  grated parmesan cheese

  • 1 Tbsp  fresh basil, rinsed, dried, and chopped (or 1 tsp dried)

  • 4   (6½-inch) whole-wheat pitas

275
calories
5 g
Total fat
1 g
Saturated fat
32 mg
Cholesterol
486 mg
Sodium
7 g
Total fiber
20 g
Protein
41 g
Carbohydrates
362 mg
Potassium
15%
Vitamin A
50%
Vitamin C
10%
Calcium
15%
Iron
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Directions

  • 1
    Preheat oven or toaster oven to 450 °F.

  • 2
    For each pizza, spread ¼ cup tomato sauce on a pita and top with ¼ cup chicken, ¼ cup broccoli, ½ tablespoon parmesan cheese, and ¼ tablespoon chopped basil.

  • 3
    Place pitas on a nonstick baking sheet and bake for about 5–8 minutes until golden brown and chicken is heated through.  Serve immediately.

Chefs in Training Keep ingredients on hand for older children to make pita pizzas for themselves. Younger children can help top their own personal pizzas.

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